People
travelling to Portugal’s famous Estoril coastal region are captivated
by the impressing landscape, the picturesque and unique locations, the sweeping
Atlantic beaches, and the moderate climate which create ideal conditions
for all kind of outdoor activities.

Penha
Longa Hotel & Golf Resort & Spa Resort is located just 16 kilometres
away from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, and seven miles from the famous
Estoril coast, a splendid 545 acre estate and a five-star destination with
27 hole championship golf course plus a Six Senses Spa.

Hotel Entrance Hall - Click image
for larger view

Taken
over by Deutsche Bank Group recently and now under the management of
The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, more than 25 Billion US Dollars were invested
in a major renovation programme which brought a new feel and modern look
to Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort. The existing facilities and golf courses
has been updated and the first Six Senses Spa in Europe was introduced.

Penha Longa, meaning Long Rock, was once
a royal retreat, nestled into a landscape of special historic significance
and is now part of Portugal’s national heritage.

Click image for larger
view The 14th Century
Monastery

Click image for larger
view Historic Tower

Today, the Penha Longa Golf & Spa Resort cultivates
the historic buildings as the ancient monastery built in 1355 and
the old Roman aqueduct which stands majestically by the watery 6th
and 7th holes. All is watched over by the estate’s towering signature
outcrop of rock adorned by a cross. The parallel perception of old
and new, of tradition and state-of-the-art is something characteristic,
what makes Penha Longa so unique.

The
resort's main restaurant has been re-decorated and renamed assMassa,
which comes from the old Portuguese word where you come to bake. The new
RC Bar and the new tea lounge called Tcha, both adjacent to
the main lobby create a great atmosphere to enjoy and relax.

RC Bar - Click image
for larger view

Lobby - Click image for larger
view

The
conference facilities for business events and the new ballroom of 700
sqm meet even the sophisticated demand.

View from the hotel room - Click image
for larger view

The Atlantic Course
(see article), a world class 18-hole,
par 72, championship course, designed by the famous golf architect Robert
Trent Jones Jr., has been host of numerous golf events, such as the Portuguese
Open. Playing golf on this challenging course is a great experience for
all levels of golfers. The nearby driving range offers everything to improve
the game.

Hotel Pool - Click image for
larger view

The Six Senses
Spa is located within Penha Longa's historic palace complex offering
a haven of tranquility and inner peace. With Six Senses
offering a holistic product that is designed to rejuvenate and energise,
Penha Longa has become another attraction. Within a short walk from
the main hotel building, the 1,500 sqm Spa presents a wide range of sophisticated
therapies and treatments with an holistic approach for wellbeing.

Designed to
lend a meditative and contemplative ambience, the Six
Senses Spa incorporates a number of water features, such
as:

jacuzzi

plunge pool

wading pool

three mater
waterfall

platform over
the pool for T'ai Chi or Yoga

water cascade
feature

two gazebos
for meditation or treatments.

For
those who love fast cars and motocycles, a visit to the close by race
track of Estoril guarantees excitement for young and old. And the city of
Estoril with its famous Casino and its elegant restaurants is a great place
to spend the evening. A cultural trip to Sintra - famous for its sumptuous
royal palaces and beautiful landscapes which has been named a Unesco World
Heritage - is almost a must for every visitor to the area.

The
Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort is the perfect base to start with all
kind of activities the area offers and it is ideal to combine business and
leisure. Breathtaking in beauty, nestled in a lush and varied landscape,
Penha Longa offers the complete resort experience, allowing you to be as
active or relaxed as you wish.